Online ISSN: 2515-8260

Efficacy of topical 0.05% cyclosporine in Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis

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Dr. Tania Sadiq , Dr.Saima Sadiq , Dr.Erum Khateeb

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Background: Vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) is a chronic recurrent non-infectious allergic disease that generally affects children and young adults. The present study was conducted to assess efficacy of topical 0.05% cyclosporine in Vernalkeratoconjunctivitis. Materials & Methods: 86 patients diagnosed with Vernalkeratoconjunctivitis (VKC) of both genderswere enrolled. All were prescribed topical 0.05% cyclosporine 4 times a day. Patients underwent complete ophthalmic examination and symptoms and signs and intraocular pressure using rebound tonometer. The patients were evaluated at weeks 4, 8 and 12 after the initiation of therapy. Symptoms and signs before and after treatment, during the four-week intervals, were recorded and scores between 0 and 3 were assigned.

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